Dada Nagar is an area situated in the southern part of Kanpur district in the Indian state of

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. It comprises both residential and industrial areas and is primarily regarded as a middle class area.

Geography

Dada Nagar is 3 km from

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and 7 km from the

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. Malviya Chauraha is a popular landmark in the residential colony.

Economy

This industrial area has many industries such as Ghari Industries and Red Chief. Branches of several nationalised Banks such as

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Transport

Dada Nagar Chauraha connects traffic from southern Kanpur (Govind Nagar, Ratan Lal Nagar, Barra) with Vijay Nagar. In November 2013, Chief Minister

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inaugurated the Dada Nagar rail-over-bridge. Dada Nagar Colony is surrounded by two major Railway Line routes.

Education

''Gyan Udyan Inter College'' provides education to students living in the area.

References

Neighbourhoods in Kanpur {{Kanpur-geo-stub